Peer Mentor Graduation in North of England

News item posted: 19 June 2017

On Wednesday 27th March, Selina Douglas, Managing Director for
Turning Point's Substance Misuse services, presented certificates
to the first class of peer mentor graduates from across the North
of England.

Turning Point peer mentors are role models who use their own
experience of treatment and recovery to inspire, motivate and
support others to become substance free. The graduating peer
mentors were presented with an Open Awards Accreditation Level 2,
meaning that they are now fully equipped to mentor others.

Peer mentor Stuart Trueman said; "For me peer mentoring is a
sense of achievement on my ongoing recovery. Someone was there to
inspire me whilst in early treatment when I needed it most. I hope
to inspire others in their recovery."

The celebration, which involved peer mentor graduates from
several substance misuse services across the North of England
included a buffet lunch, refreshments and music from local band
Soulford.

Neesha Chand, Turning Point's Area Operations Manager for
Substance Misuse said; "We are proud to celebrate the graduation of
peer mentors in Turning Point services across the country.

This free training aims to provide an opportunity for those who
have experienced substance misuse issues to develop their skills
and have the confidence to access education, training and
employment opportunities in the future, whilst using their personal
experience to inspire and motivate others to achieve recovery."